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Dalton Smith Defends Junior Welterweight Title vs Alberto Puello on June 6
Dalton Smith returns to Sheffield on June 6 for his first junior welterweight title defense against challenger Alberto Puello in a Matchroom Boxing event.
Jai Opetaia Relinquishes IBF Cruiserweight Championship
Jai Opetaia has officially vacated his IBF cruiserweight world title following a dispute regarding his upcoming fight schedule and mandatory obligations.
Dana White Questions Eddie Hearn's Signing of Tom Aspinall to Matchroom
UFC President Dana White stated he "doesn't get" the Hearn-Aspinall deal involving the heavyweight champion and Matchroom Talent Agency.
Gabriela Fundora Moves to No. 3 P4P Following KO6 Over Viviana Ruiz Corredor
Gabriela Fundora improved to 18-0 with 10 KOs after stopping Viviana Ruiz Corredor in the sixth round to defend her undisputed flyweight title.
Oscar Collazo Secures TKO Win; Fundora Defeats Ruiz to Stay Undisputed
Oscar Collazo defended his WBA and WBO strawweight titles with a TKO victory against Jesus Haro.
Jermall Charlo Challenges Armando Resendiz for WBA Title on May 2
Jermall Charlo will face Armando Resendiz for the WBA super middleweight title in a co-main event on May 2.
IBF Strips Janibek Alimkhanuly of Middleweight Title After Failed PED Test
The International Boxing Federation has removed Janibek Alimkhanuly as middleweight champion following a failed performance-enhancing drug test.
Richard Torrez Jr vs. Frank Sanchez IBF Title Eliminator Canceled Due to Injury
Undefeated heavyweight Richard Torrez Jr. will no longer face Frank Sanchez on March 28 following a training injury suffered by Sanchez.
Jazza Dickens Claims World Champion Status After Defying Career Critics
Jazza Dickens has officially secured a world champion title, completing a unique professional journey after being previously considered down and out.
Jai Opetaia Dominates Brandon Glanton to Secure Zuffa World Cruiserweight Belt
Jai Opetaia made history at the Meta Apex by defeating Brandon Glanton via unanimous decision to become the first-ever Zuffa World Cruiserweight Champion.
IBF Withdraws Sanctioning for Opetaia vs. Glanton Sunday Title Defense
The International Boxing Federation has formally removed its sanctioning for the cruiserweight championship bout between Jai Opetaia and Brandon Glanton.
Inoue and Nakatani Set May 2 Date for Undisputed 122-Pound Championship
Naoya Inoue puts his four junior featherweight world titles on the line against undefeated three-division champion Junto Nakatani at the Tokyo Dome this May.
UFC Champion Tom Aspinall Signs with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has become the inaugural signing for the Matchroom Talent Agency in a commercial and advisory deal.
Jai Opetaia Targets Undisputed Cruiserweight Status in Zuffa Debut
Australian powerhouse Jai Opetaia prepares for his inaugural appearance under the Zuffa banner as he seeks to unify all major titles in the cruiserweight division.
Jai Opetaia Targets Fifth Straight KO in Zuffa Boxing Debut
Reigning cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia enters his Zuffa Boxing debut aiming for a fifth consecutive knockout win against Brandon Glanton.
Navarrete Unifies Titles via 11th-Round TKO After Landing 48% of Power Punches
Emanuel Navarrete secured a technical knockout win over Eduardo Nunez in round 11 to unify the WBO and IBF junior lightweight championships.
Claressa Shields Stops Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in Two Rounds to Claim Heavyweight Gold
Claressa Shields became a four-division world champion by defeating Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse via second-round TKO at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Ryan Garcia Secures WBC Welterweight Title with Wide Decision Over Mario Barrios
Ryan Garcia captured the WBC welterweight championship by utilizing an early knockdown to fuel a dominant technical performance against Mario Barrios.
Mario Barrios Defends WBC Welterweight Title Against Ryan Garcia
WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios puts his title on the line against challenger Ryan Garcia in a high-stakes 147-pound championship encounter.
Richardson Hitchins Illness Forces Cancellation of IBF Title Defense Against Oscar Duarte
The IBF junior welterweight championship bout scheduled for Saturday is off after titleholder Richardson Hitchins fell ill during fight week.
Leigh Wood Defeats Josh Warrington via Seventh-Round Technical Knockout
Leigh Wood retained his WBA world featherweight title by stopping Josh Warrington in the final second of the seventh round at the Utilita Arena Sheffield.
Barrios vs Garcia: Four Boxing Experts Deliver Technical Fight Analysis
Two professional fighters and two veteran trainers break down the tactical advantages and physical stats defining the Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia championship bout.
Claressa Shields Defends Heavyweight Crown Against Franchon Crews-Dezurn
Reigning champion Claressa Shields prepares for a high-stakes heavyweight title defense against longtime rival Franchon Crews-Dezurn this Sunday.
Ryan Garcia World Title: Assessing a Talented Fighter at a Career Crossroads
Ryan Garcia remains a supremely talented fighter seeking his first world championship while facing a critical career crossroads.